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Gas Leak in Union Fixed

In response to a gas leak in an above-ground pipe near the front of the Student Union, University Facilities shut down the natural gas in the building last Wednesday.According to officials, National Fuel fixed the leak and corresponding gas meter after someone reported the smell of gas."They isolated it, fixed it, and put us back online," said Scott Ludtka, assistant director of facilities operations.

"Keep Hope Alive, Even If We Lose"

I woke up Tuesday morning sure we were going to win. When I drove into town to vote this afternoon I stopped and bought a bottle of champagne.The plan was to celebrate like the Bills had just won the Super Bowl on New Year's Eve.

Bush Has No Regard for U.S. Constitution

The First Amendment declares that the government shall not prohibit "the right of the people peaceably to assemble." The Republican Party's use of "free speech zones" which isolate protest groups far from political activities is a clear violation of this principle.

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Athletes of the WeekAthletes from both the UB men's and women's cross country team swept the University at Buffalo Male and Female Athlete of the Week award, as announced by the UB athletic department on Monday.The men are represented by Dan McKenna, a sophomore who finished 26th out of a field of 82 runners at the Mid-American Conference championships in Toledo.

In the Boat with Rudy Wieler

It's 6 a.m. and the light is just beginning to show over the tree line. A dismal fog runs the length of Tonawanda Creek.

"Election Sparked Interest, But Youth Stayed Away"

As it stands we do not know who will be the next President of the United States. The race has been close for weeks, with polls neck and neck and it appears that several key states will be unable to certify ballots before we must go to print.

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 11.3.04

Apathy Still Plagues Many Students

After a flood of predictions that said the 2004 youth vote would set records, the turnout among 18 to 25-year-olds Tuesday night ended up being no more than it was in 2000.

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Tatiana de la Tierra: Not Your Average Librarian

Though she has two newly acquired kittens and jokingly calls herself a crazy cat lady, "librarian" does not come to mind as the most fitting profession on an initial encounter with Tatiana de la Tierra.She is the polar opposite of the stereotypical frail and quiet librarian, wearing wire-rimmed glasses on a chain and her hair in a bun.

Upcoming Games

VolleyballThursday vs. Toledo, 7 p.m., Alumni ArenaFriday vs. Miami (Ohio), 7 p.m., Alumni ArenaMen

"At Campus Polls, Energy and High Turnout"

Jessica Pindir stepped into the booth and pulled the lever, sealing herself off from the rest of the world with a grinding clank as a curtain closed behind herOne candidate for Congress.

Hornsby Brings Out the Kid in His Adult Fans

Bruce Hornsby is the kind of guy you want to be your dad. He's laid back. He appreciates a good tune.

Poll Workers Note Record Student Turnout

With a total of 653 voters between District 105 and District 93, election officials at the Student Union Tuesday night said student voter turnout in the at UB hit a record high this year.Election inspectors called out numbers as the polls came to a close promptly at 9 p.m.

Blue and White Make Noise at Big Green Invite

Andreea Novaceanu showed poise and precision on the court when she won the "B" draw at Dartmouth's annual Big Green Tennis Invitational this past weekend.Novaceanu defeated Lauren Leo from St.

Four Charged in Fraternity Hazing

Four UB students were arrested and charged with hazing by University Police on Sunday for abducting a fellow student from the Ellicott Complex.According to officials, the incident was fraternity related.

"Young Adults Are Too Trusting of Sexual Partners, Experts Find"

Universities are large-scale breeding grounds for the intelligent future of the nation. Statistics for sexually transmitted infections continuously show that intelligence isn't the only thing breeding on university campuses.According to Susan Mancuso, a nurse practitioner working in Student Health Services in Michael Hall, STD infections are most prevalent among young people aged 13 to 25.

Can't Start A Fire Without A Spark

The whole idea of a socio-political band heading down to a three-day festival in a swing state on a six-day tour leading up to a historically significant presidential election is about as fit for the silver screen as anything this side of Richie Tenenbaum.

Unexpectedly Raucous Crowd at Fall Fest

Lights finally dimmed to darkness, smoke rose from the sides of the stage. Dark shadows passed back and forth, and students went insane.

We Choose John Kerry's America

On Tuesday the decision will finally be here. A campaign season that has stretched for nearly a year has dwindled the field down to two distinct candidates, Democratic Senator John Kerry and incumbent Republican President George W.